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Truck Driver’s Learn Back Pain Prevention Techniques

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Back Pain Prevention Techniques. Driving even for relatively short distances consistently can impact your back negatively. While truck driving has been identified as one of the worst professions for musculoskeletal problems, there are few ways you can reduce back pain associated with professional driving. Work out muscle imbalances Do stretching and strengthening exercises for your […]

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Tragic Truck and Train Crash

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A tragic accident has occurred in West Texas when what was meant to be a time of celebration turned out to be a day of tears. A parade float filled with wounded war veterans was struck by a freight train after crossing onto the railway tracks after the warning signals went off. The war veterans

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Drunk Truck Drivers Cause Massive Damage

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A costly crash occurred recently which highlights the danger to people and property that trucks can cause and the even more importantly the danger of a truck driven by a drunk driver. A truck driver has been accused of driving a tanker while drunk and causing destruction to property as a consequence. The 33 year

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Tips to Avoiding Fatigue

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Tips to Avoiding Fatigue. Avoiding fatigue is an on-going battle for truck drivers and is crucial to their survival. Here we discuss some of the basic rules to follow in order to avoid becoming fatigued: When trying to fall asleep, especially during the day make sure conditions are dark, cool and quiet to mimic night

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New NSW Road Rules – Mobile Phone Hands-free Compulsory

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The use of mobile phones has been a topic of debate since the device gained such popularity amongst the entire population. However the fact remains that mobile phone usage while driving slows driver’s reaction time, impairs visual search patterns and ability to maintain speed and position on the road. Drivers engaged in talking on their

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Vehicles below Speed Limit a Problem

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There has been heavy condemnation of tailgating drivers travelling along the Princes Freeway but according to industry experts the real problem is motorists on the road that are travelling too slow. Although truck drivers are always easy targets, taking the blame for many of the woes seen on our roads, light vehicle motorists also need

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Expected Changes to NSW Heavy Vehicle Road Rules

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Drivers in New South Wales should be aware of new road rules to be implemented as of the beginning of November that will impact travelling distances between heavy vehicles in particular. As of this month trucks in NSW may have to stay at least 60 meters behind long vehicles according to new rules expected to

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Who is Responsible for Heavy Vehicle Incidents

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According to Chain of Responsibility legislature truck drivers are not solely responsible for road freight safety, although they are the ones often blamed. All members of the chain from consignors to drivers have a part to play in keeping chain of responsibility laws. The Consignor or dispatcher is responsible for dispatching goods for delivery and

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Unroadworthy Vehicles Targeted in Victoria

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Victorian roads authorities have begun an operation to target heavy vehicle roadworthiness in Vic. The name of the operation is Trishula and is aimed at ensuring the safety of state roads with attention being given to heavy vehicles in particular. The high number of unroadworthy heavy vehicles in the state is what prompted the new

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Truck Accident involving Car Carrier

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An incident occurred along the Bruce Highway which resulted in a B-Double truck carrying seven cars on a trailer to crash. The driver of the truck, a 45 year old man was driving without a licenced trailer and so received an infringement notice. Although the truck driver did not receive any injuries the incident was

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Queensland Crackdown on heavy vehicle problems

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Queensland on “Wake-Up Call” operation. Bad news for rogue operators, Queensland road authorities have announced a blitz on heavy vehicles on its roads as part of the ongoing “Wake-Up Call” operation, as it has been code named. The crackdown will include random inspections which the transport industry should be prepared for. They will be targeting fatigue

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Speed Limiter Tampering Rife in Road Freight

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The trucking industry seems to be taking the issue of speeding too lightly if the number of vehicles caught with tampered speed limiters is anything to go by. NSW police are concerned and frustrated by the number of truckies still engaging in the illegal act of tampering with speed limiters. Recently police detected tampered speed

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